1957 Buick 40 vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
